Covid-19 deaths at 1,000; it REALLY is back to school this week - Motshekga; game viewing allowed; Africa stocks soar

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In today's news headlines:
* About 1,000 people (952 as of 6 June) have now died of Covid-19 in South Africa, with nearly all of these in the Western Cape - which has reported nearly 800 deaths, says the government;
* As confusion reigns over when pupils can get back to school, the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga together with MECs of Education hosted a media briefing on the state of readiness for the reopening of schools. In a nutshell, this week sees the start of the phasing in of learning. Listen to the highlights;
* Good news as we head into winter: Game viewing is now allowed in SA, with South Africa National Parks (SANParks) announcing that self-drive excursions for day visitors will be permitted from Monday, 8th June 2020; and
* Investors are piling into African assets as if the coronavirus pandemic never happened, reports Bloomberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Jun 2020 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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